ARMANDO GARZA JR

***** *********** *****

Houston, Texas

832-***-****

z7ducn@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Specializing in “Attached” and “Detached” single family homes, construction documents, detailed drafting and 12 years of experience in residential design of custom homes and remodel projects.

SKILLS PROFILE

Site and Grade Analysis

Product Planning

Concept Design

Construction Documents

Rescheck

Plan Permitting

Portfolio Plan Management

Construction Details

Architectural Desktop 2005

AutoCAD R2000 and R14

Adobe Acrobat 6.0

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

WordPerfect

Bilingual: Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DESIGNER - PROGRESS STREET BUILDERS, INC 06/14/2004 - 10/22/2008

Blacksburg, VA

•Met specific design parameters such as: accommodating historically appropriate

architecture and site requirements for diverse lot types in The Village of Toms Creek,

Blacksburg, VA for “Attached” and “Detached” single family homes.

•Worked with Concept Design Team on development of new portfolio plans

•Evaluated existing site condition in relation to grade, design and surrounding building

lot types.

•Developed construction documents to current building codes and specifications.

•Collaborated with Vendors and Trades in regards to certain design requirements and

implemented into the construction documents.

•Assisted estimator with review and approval of truss shop drawings, window and door

quotes for final estimate package.

•Created and reviewed working drawings from concept to final construction

documents.

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER AND

OWNER OF A & S CUSTOM HOME DESIGN 08/01 - 06/04

Spring, TX

•Designed custom home plans for individual clients based on their criteria and lot

requirements ranging from 2,000 - 7,500 (total covered area)

•Created new floor plans for remodel projects for clients and custom home builders.

•Provided detailed drawings and collaborated with structural engineer for foundation

and framing plans for clients and builders.

•Produced working drawings for third party custom home designers and builders.

INTERN DESIGNER - HEWLETT CUSTOM HOME DESIGN, INC 04/95 - 08/01

Tomball, TX

•Managed office, including faxing and updating plan schedules for builders and clients.

•Scheduled preliminary drawings to be sent out to architectural illustrator as well as detailed drawings to structural engineer.

•Produced working drawings for Ahigh-end@ custom home builders ranging from 3,500 to 13,000 (total covered area)

•Met with active and potential clients.

•Revised preliminary and working drawings with added design detail.

EDUCATION

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE - DISTANCE EDUCATION 1/19/2009 – PRESENT

Toronto, Canada

•On-line training course of AutoCAD 2008 / 2009 for continuing education of 2D and 3D design

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 12/93

Houston, TX

•Graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Aided

Drafting Technology

CYPRESS CREEK SR. HIGH SCHOOL 5/92

Houston, TX

•Graduated with high school Diploma

REFERENCES

FORMER EMPLOYERS

•Progress Street Builders, Inc. Don Hughes, Owner – General Manager

540-***-**** x213 office

•Hewlett Custom Home Design, Inc. Shane Hewlett, Owner - Professional Building

Designer. 281-***-**** cell

FORMER CLIENTS OF A & S CUSTOM HOME DESIGN

•Custom Remodel plans for Greg Webb, Builder/Owner of Cornerstone Construction

832-***-**** cell

•Commercial working drawings for Al Locker Jr., Builder/Owner of Turnkey, Inc.

713-***-**** office

•Home Design for Brooks and Anita Myers 281-***-**** home 281-***-**** office

•Home Design for John and Abby Hampton 281-***-**** home

•Home Design for Brad Thompson 713-***-**** cell

•Residential working drawings for Bill Epps, Owner of Horizon Design, Inc.

281-***-**** home

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES – BLACKSBURG, VA

•Cathy Cook, Building Official - Town of Blacksburg, VA 540-***-**** office

•Jeff Porter, Outside Sales - 84 Lumber 540-***-**** cell

•Landon Horne, Lead Sales Technician - Metwood, Inc. 540-***-**** office

•Jason Hale, Truss Designer - Universal Forest Products 540-***-**** cell

•Judy Shorter, Owner of The Cabinet Company 540-***-**** office

•Jeff Uhl, Professional Land Surveyor and Excavator 540-***-**** cell

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